Departments of Kinesiology and Athletic Training, the School of Nursing and Washburn Athletics

The Petro Allied Health Center is home to the departments of kinesiology and athletic training, the School of Nursing and Washburn Athletics. It is named for Kelsey and Edna Petro and opened in 1983. In addition to classrooms, Lee Arena, locker rooms and offices, Petro is home to the Garrett Natatorium (indoor pool) and a dance studio. Trivia: Since 2005 the Washburn School of Nursing’s mobile health clinic travels hundreds of miles each year providing health screening and education.

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What's an Ichabod?

Washburn's mascot, the Ichabod, honors the school's early benefactor, Ichabod Washburn, a 19th century Massachusetts industrialist. The original design of the studious-looking, tuxedo-clad figure was created in 1938 by Bradbury Thompson (ba '34), who became an internationally acclaimed graphic artist. Design wasn't Thompson's only consideration. To the stylized Ichabod the artist attributed the qualities of "...courage and enthusiasm, as shown by his brisk walk. He is democratic and courteous, for he tips his hat as he passes. Sincere in his search for truth and knowledge, he studiously carries a book under his arm..."